T Campbell says we should do an episode on a Year in Review, so we did! He guest hosts this episode with Thom Revor, Fes Works, Adam Smithee, and a return of Rosscott! Thanks to Content Producer Eric Kimball, for helping to set this up; along with T Campbell for creating the list of 16 discussion points.

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Top 16 Topics Over the Last Year

16. GENDER IN WEBCOMICS VS. COMIC BOOKS.
Yeah, Eric, it IS the same damn profile reprinted 50 times, but it does really say something that Kate Beaton– and other female cartoonists like Danielle Corsetto and Meredith Gran– are treated as representative webcartoonists in the press, at the same time DC Comics struggles to explain why it hires so few female creators and Womanthology is considered a step forward. The only reason this one’s so low on the list is… it doesn’t feel like that much has changed, this year.

15. MARVEL’S SUMMER AT THE MOVIES.
This year was the strongest argument yet for Marvel’s overall film strategy, with Thor clearing a tidy profit and both X-Men: First Class and Captain America topping the $150 million mark. Reviews have generally been positive, and Marvel’s identity as a film studio seems on increasingly solid ground. What does that mean for the comics? (Again, this would be higher if it were newer.)

14. Special Mention
“The year in review” lists are always unfair to anything that happens right at the end of the year– there’s not always enough time to gauge the significance. This is especially true of The Adventures of Tintin, due out December 21. While I’m concerned the film’s motion capture may submerge its appeal within the Uncanny Valley, Tintin is the most popular comics property ever to emerge from Western Europe, and international film success could have implications for other Euro-comics.

13. THE DEATH OF STEVE JOBS.
Jobs’s release of the iPad 2, early this year, cemented the tablet medium as a growing field of opportunity for comics. The loss of his sometimes controlling influence will likely mean a loosening of Apple’s restrictions upon digital content in the long run, though probably not soon enough to satisfy individual comics creators.

A look at DC Comics’ New 52: Blackhawks #1 (2011)! Does it succeed or FAIL? The Webcomic Beacon Presents: First Issue crew is here to let you know what we think! Please join Fes Works, Melissa Kaercher, and Marcus A.

Do know that while this show is also available as a podcast, you miss out if you don’t watch the video! Also, all of the DC 52 First Issue reviews are relatively spoiler free. We co not give any spoilers about significant developments or endings, or try not to anyway.

Remember that we abridge these issues, and the show is by no means a substitute for reading it yourself. If any comics we review pique your interest, there are MANY places to pick these up!

A look at DC Comics’ New 52: Aquaman #1 (2011)! Does it succeed or FAIL? The Webcomic Beacon Presents: First Issue crew is here to let you know what we think! Please join Fes Works, Melissa Kaercher, and Marcus A.

Do know that while this show is also available as a podcast, you miss out if you don’t watch the video! Also, all of the DC 52 First Issue reviews are relatively spoiler free. We co not give any spoilers about significant developments or endings, or try not to anyway.

Remember that we abridge these issues, and the show is by no means a substitute for reading it yourself. If any comics we review pique your interest, there are MANY places to pick these up!

Hello! I’d like to announce the winners of the Webcomic Beacon 4th Anniversary Special Giveaway results! First of all, thanks to all those who have entered! There will be another giveaway slated for Spring; more details soon, but you can still rack up entries now.

The results of the 4th Anniversary Giveaway included one winner (3rd pick) that did not respond. Therefore the 3rd pick went to the 4th winner. The original 3rd pick winner defaults to a forfeit. However, the winners are:

Their prizes will be mailed out soon. The 4th remaining prize may be used again in the future.

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Additionally, behind the scenes, Fes ran a Webcomic Secret Santa exchange. There were 13 participants, with a couple getting in a bit late, with one substitute art by Fes. The participates are as follows, and check out their sites to see who had who!

A look at DC Comics’ New 52: Birds of Prey #1 (2011)! Does it succeed or FAIL? The Webcomic Beacon Presents: First Issue crew is here to let you know what we think! Please join Fes Works, Melissa Kaercher, and Marcus A.

Do know that while this show is also available as a podcast, you miss out if you don’t watch the video! Also, all of the DC 52 First Issue reviews are relatively spoiler free. We co not give any spoilers about significant developments or endings, or try not to anyway.

Remember that we abridge these issues, and the show is by no means a substitute for reading it yourself. If any comics we review pique your interest, there are MANY places to pick these up!

A look at DC Comics’ New 52: Wonder Woman #1 (2011)! Does it succeed or FAIL? The Webcomic Beacon Presents: First Issue crew is here to let you know what we think! Please join Fes Works, Melissa Kaercher, and Marcus A.

Do know that while this show is also available as a podcast, you miss out if you don’t watch the video! Also, all of the DC 52 First Issue reviews are relatively spoiler free. We co not give any spoilers about significant developments or endings, or try not to anyway.

Remember that we abridge these issues, and the show is by no means a substitute for reading it yourself. If any comics we review pique your interest, there are MANY places to pick these up!